Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods: Rescue Teams Scour Mud and Debris for Missing
Rescuers search for hundreds missing after a catastrophic flash flood in Nepal and Tibet, triggered by a glacial collapse.
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Flash floods along Nepal-China border kill 160, hundreds missing
Flash floods in the Nepal-China border region have killed at least 160 people, with 403 reported missing, including 341 foreign nationals.
Flash floods at Nepal-China border kill 160, hundreds missing
Flash floods near Nepal-China border kill at least 160, with hundreds missing including foreign pilgrims and trekkers.
Himalayan flash flood death toll crosses 150 in Nepal-Tibet border region
The death toll from Wednesday's flash flood in the Nepal-Tibet border area has risen to 157, according to police.
Glacier Collapse Likely Triggered Nepal Flash Flood, Experts Say
A glacier collapse likely caused a flash flood in Nepal, killing nearly 100 and leaving hundreds missing. Experts cite satellite imagery.
Nepal-Tibet Border Flash Flood Kills 95, Hundreds Missing
A flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border has killed at least 95 people, with hundreds of tourists and locals missing. Rescue operations are ongoing.
Typhoon Narra Floods Guangxi, Triggering Mass Evacuations in Chongzuo
Typhoon Narra has caused severe flooding in Guangxi, China, with water levels in Chongzuo hitting a 70-year high and over 22,000 people evacuated.
Nepal Flash Floods: Eight Dead, Hundreds Missing After Glacial Avalanche
A glacial avalanche caused flash floods in Nepal, killing eight and leaving hundreds missing, including foreign tourists and hydropower workers.
Himalayan Floods Kill Nine, Hundreds Missing on Nepal-Tibet Border
At least nine dead, hundreds missing after floods hit Nepal-Tibet border; suspected quake-triggered avalanche.
Himalayan Flash Flood Kills Nine, Hundreds Missing on Nepal-Tibet Border
A flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border has killed at least nine and left hundreds of tourists missing, with authorities fearing a higher toll.
Nepal Flash Floods: Avalanche Triggers Devastation, Hundreds Missing
Flash floods triggered by an avalanche in Nepal have killed at least eight people, with hundreds of tourists and locals reported missing.
Eight South Korean Workers Missing After Nepal Flash Flood
Eight South Korean hydropower workers are missing and 10 stranded after flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least nine.
Nepal Avalanche-Triggered Floods Leave Hundreds Missing, Eight Dead
An ice-rock avalanche caused flash floods in Nepal, killing at least eight and leaving 384 tourists missing, prompting a rescue appeal to India and China.
Texas Wildfire Forces Evacuations as Blaze Races Through Ranchland
A fast-growing wildfire in rural north central Texas has forced evacuations, destroyed structures, and closed schools.
Reno Wildfire Evacuees Seek Shelter and Clothing as Hawk Fire Rages
Hawk Fire forces thousands to evacuate near Reno; evacuees receive shelter, clothing, and support.
Reno Wildfire Forces 90,000 to Flee as Crews Battle Blaze
A human-caused wildfire near Reno has forced over 90,000 evacuations, burned homes, and injured six, with no containment.
Typhoon Narra unleashes floods and landslides across northern Vietnam
Typhoon Narra triggered severe flooding and landslides in northern Vietnam, killing one person and forcing thousands to evacuate.
Climate Experts Warn of 'Bigger Shocks' as Extreme Weather Events Converge
Climate scientists warn that the world is entering an era of interconnected mega-extremes, where heat, floods, and fires converge.
Four missing as heavy rains batter southern Taiwan, typhoon looms
Four people are missing after days of heavy rain flooded southern and eastern Taiwan, closing offices and schools. A typhoon is expected to pass near the island later this week.
Chengdu Lab Apologizes for Overstated Earthquake Alert That Caused Panic
A Chengdu research institute apologized after its early earthquake alert for a Sichuan tremor was far higher than the official magnitude, triggering public alarm.